Our 8th Research Results & Implications seminar will have CITF-affiliated experts discuss how the Omicron variant changed the course of the pandemic by rapidly infecting hundreds of millions of healthy…
Join BioLabs@NYULangone and MilliporeSigma for a career panel event on June 22nd, from 5:00 - 7:00pm, at Soho lab space. At the event, you will hear from a group of experts with life science backgrounds…
Presented by: Dr. Caroline Hamm Session Learning Objectives: 1. Gain a better understanding of an Alternative Funding Plan (AFP) and how this applies to Windsor in our future. 2. Gain a better understanding…
The 2022 Canadian Student Health Research Forum (CSHRF) will take place during the week of June 13 – 17. This forum is a valuable opportunity for health research trainees in all fields at the doctoral…
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WE-SPARK is excited to present 'WE-SPARK After Dark 2.0,' our monthly networking event! Our goal is to provide a casual forum to bring together our health research community. The evening does…
SAVE THE DATE FOR LONDON HEALTH RESEARCH DAY London Health Research Day is an annual research event featuring the outstanding work from labs at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western’s Schulich…
Registration is now open for Windsor Regional Hospital's Cancer Education Day: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on Friday, May 13, 2022. Register before April 25th and be entered into a draw to win…
WE-SPARK is excited to present 'WE-SPARK After Dark 2.0,' our monthly networking event! Our goal is to provide a casual forum to bring together our health research community. The evening does…
This CITF/CanCOVID research seminar brings together various experts to discuss vaccine safety – a topic of concern for many. Presenters will report on several topics including: Results of ongoing…
Dates: Tuesday April 26 4-5pm, 6:30-8pm & Tuesday May 17 10am-1pm Much has been written about the multi-modal successes of Dutch cities and towns, where walking, cycling, and public transit—often in…
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What will be discussed: This session will explore some key concepts of the literature related to the frequently cited "17-year gap between research discovery and implementation". Gayle Scarrow…
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Research Information Outreach Teams (RIOT) are excited to announce Choosing Hope: Canadian Cancer Research (CHCCR) Symposium. On Friday, April 8th at 3-5pm EDT (12-2pm…
The University of Windsor Leddy Library presents Winter 2022 Research Data Online Workshops: Sample Size Determination Learn more on the Leddy Library website [link].
The University of Windsor Leddy Library presents Winter 2022 Research Data Online Workshops: Mapping the Census with R Learn more on the Leddy Library website [link].
The University of Windsor Leddy Library presents Winter 2022 Research Data Online Workshops: Introduction to Linear Regression in R Learn more on the Leddy Library website [link].
The University of Windsor Leddy Library presents Winter 2022 Research Data Online Workshops: Introduction to R Learn more on the Leddy Library website [link].
COVID-19 Disinformation / Misinformation Among Black Canadians Speakers: Dr. Bukola (Oladunni) Salami, RN, MN, PhD, Director, Intersections of Gender Signature Area, Associate Professor, Faculty…
The University of Windsor Leddy Library presents Winter 2022 Research Data Online Workshops: Creating Web Maps with ArcGIS Online Learn more on the Leddy Library website [link].
The University of Windsor Leddy Library presents Winter 2022 Research Data Online Workshops: What Statistical Analysis Method Should I Use? Learn more on the Leddy Library website [link].
The University of Windsor Leddy Library presents Winter 2022 Research Data Online Workshops: Introduction to SPSS Learn more on the Leddy Library website [link].
The University of Windsor Leddy Library presents Winter 2022 Research Data Online Workshops: Introduction to GIS with ArcGIS Pro Learn more on the Leddy Library website [link].
Hosted by Canadian Institute of Health Research: Learn about the fundamentals of science reporting and boost your science communication skills to tell compelling, in-depth research stories with Canadian…
KT Canada National Seminar Series: Centering Indigenous Knowledges: Engaging with Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing in knowledge synthesis Date: Mar 10, 2022, 12:00 - 13:00 EST Registration:…
Women’s Issues in Pandemic Times: How COVID-19 Has Exacerbated Gender Inequities for Women in Canada and around the World Speakers: Dr. Olga Bougie, MD, FRCSC, MPH, (she/her), Assistant Professor,…
Kyle Lago from WE-SPARK Health Institute will provide an overview of REDCap, data collection in REDCap and working with surveys and invites in REDCap. Gopika Punchi, Meds Class of 2024, will present…
Join Drs. Gillian Strudwick and Tracie Risling as they discuss the development and implementation of a provincial population mental health texting service, SaskWell. This resource is intended to support…
Registration is now open for HDGH’s 2022 VIRTUAL Geriatric Conference. The 9th Annual Geriatric Conference will be a half-day zoom event held on Saturday, February 26th from 8:30am – 12:30pm exploring…
Learn how to understand and track your research and knowledge translation impact using examples from CanChild's research experience. When? Wednesday, Feb 23 2022, 09:00-11:00 am EST Where? Online,…
CanCOVID Speaker Series Managing Mild-Moderate COVID-19 Disease in Patients: Evidence-Based Guidance in BC and Ontario Speakers: Dr. Jolanta Piszczek, Pharm D, MSc, Chair, BC COVID Therapeutics…
CanCOVID Speaker Series Family and Staff Perspectives on Implementing Visitation Programs in Nursing Homes During COVID-19 Restrictions Speaker: Dr. Janice Keefe, PhD, MA, Professor and Chair, Department…
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On the first Wednesday of every month join WE-SPARK's Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Adriana, for a 30-minute casual conversation on KT. This space will allow us to share ideas, brainstorm,…
The Centre for Translational Cancer Research is hosting a one-day Symposium on Tuesday February 1, 2022 and is inviting trainees to submit an abstract for presentation during the conference. The Scientific…
The Canadian Black Scientists Network is pleased to host you for a rich, four day virtual program featuring outstanding research, career & recruitment opportunities, and facilitated connections across…
Want to stay connected to health research news? Connect easily with other health researchers? Be the first to find out about upcoming opportunities? You won't want to miss this! WE-SPARK Health…
Are you looking to learn more about EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion), but don’t know where to start? Look no further! The Faculty of Science EDI Taskforce is proud to announce we are now holding…
The Office of Anti-Racism Organizational Change invites you to tune into the inaugural Initiatives Against Anti-Black Racism Student Speaker Series – Black Student Support Services, at the University…
The Center on KTDRR is excited to bring you the first webinar of 2022: “Current Strategies for Updating Systematic Reviews.” Join us on Wednesday, January 26 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Registration is now…
COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF) & CanCOVID Seminar Series: Research Results & Implications Join us for our fourth Seminar Series event with CITF on: How long does COVID‑19 immunity last? Waning…
SAVE THE DATE – THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021 – 5:00PM Title: The use of systemic treatment in patients with non- small cell lung cancer: a systematic review Presented by: Dr. Swati Kulkarni, Oncologist…
The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU), is excited to share with you Session 6 of their new capacity development pilot series titled, Keeping up with Knowledge Translation! Session 6: The Science…
On the first Wednesday of every month join WE-SPARK's Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Adriana, for a 30-minute casual conversation on KT. This space will allow us to share ideas, brainstorm,…
The Impact of COVID-19 Disease & Vaccination on Pregnancy and Newborns Monday, December 20, 2021, 11:30am – 1:00pm EDT Moderator: Tali Bogler, MD, CCFP, MScCH, Staff Physician, Department…
Epidemiology and Outcomes of Children with SARS-CoV-2 in Canada. Findings From a Prospective Pan-Canadian Study. Speaker: Olivier Drouin, MDCM, MSc, MPH, FRCPC, Clinician-Scientist – Division of…
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WE-SPARK will be hosting office hours every Friday from 12:00PM-1:00PM to help you get onto the WE-SPARK App! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89856146374
In collaboration with St. Clair College and University of Windsor, WE-SPARK Health Institute will be hosting a webinar on December 2nd from 6-7pm, "Sparking Vaccine Confidence Among Students of Windsor-Essex."…
On the first Wednesday of every month join WE-SPARK's Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Adriana, for a 30-minute casual conversation on KT. This space will allow us to share ideas, brainstorm,…
Canadians' Perceptions of Face Masks and Reactions to Public Health Messaging Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic Speakers: Ying Shan Doris Zhang, PhD Candidate – Department of Psychology, University…
Join us for a meet and greet event to facilitate the networking of Schulich MD students and supervisors for research projects. An overview of the SWORP program will be provided, and MD students and potential…
Save the date for the Virtual Great Lakes Biennial Nursing Conference 2021. For more information, visit their conference page www.uwindsor.ca/glbnc
What projects can Indigenous scholars do? What projects can settler scholars do? How and when do we work together? Using examples from their teaching and research practice, our panel of Indigenous scholars…
Two-Spirit in Health Research: Collecting Data in a Culturally Affirming Way Date: November 12th, 2021 (12:00 - 13:00 ET) To Register: This session is offered by Zoom. Please register online here. Learning…
SAVE THE DATE: Friday November 12th, 2021 8:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Event: Zoom
The 2021 Canadian Cancer Research Conference is Going Virtual! Join Canada’s cancer research community online for this year’s conference! Staying up to date on cancer research is key and the Canadian…
On the first Wednesday of every month join WE-SPARK's Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Adriana, for a 30-minute casual conversation on KT. This space will allow us to share ideas, brainstorm,…
CanCOVID Speaker Series The Shadow Pandemic: Intimate Partner Violence and Brain Injury Speakers: Dr. Angela Colantonio, Canada Research Chair – Traumatic Brain Injury in Underserved Populations,…
WE-SPARK's Student Volunteer Network is ready to support researchers and projects. This workshop will describe our volunteer program and how WE-SPARK can connect you to trained volunteers, who are…
Joing the Montréal Research Information Outreach Team on Tuesday October 26 from 6:30-7:30 pm ET for their fifth Foundations of SciComm session, Visual Communication: Graphic Design for Scientists.…
Speaker: Dr. Charlene Chu, Assistant Professor - Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Cross-appointed - Institute for Life Course and Aging, University of Toronto, Affiliate…
Hosted by the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability & Rehabilitation Research. The 2021 theme is “Research Results for Policy Outcomes.” Presenters will address key questions pertinent…
Interested in leading community-engaged research? Join us for the Community-Engaged Research Workshop & Panel Discussion taking place Friday October 22nd, 2021 from 12:00-1:00 PM EST as part of our Knowledge…
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In this week's Envision Speakers Series, Dean Chris Houser will be hosting Dr. Roseann O'Reilly Runte, whose session will be focused on COVID as Catalyst: Innovation and Discovery, which is one…
Join Dr. Ken Drouillard on Wednesday October 6th, 2021 from 7:00-8:00 pm EST to hear a research update on the effectiveness of cloth masks. This project was initially funded by a WE-SPARK Igniting Discovery…
On the first Wednesday of every month join WE-SPARK's Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Adriana, for a 30-minute casual conversation on KT. This space will allow us to share ideas, brainstorm,…
Do you want to learn how to effectively and successfully deliver your elevator pitch? Then look no further because this workshop is for you! About this event An elevator pitch is a brief introduction…
Join us on Wednesday September 29th, 2021 from 5:30-6:30pm EST for our annual Town Hall. We'll review Year 2 and discuss exciting milestones for Year 3. JOIN HERE [link].
New Seminar Series from CITF and CanCOVID Risks and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada's kids, their parents, and teachers: Latest research results and policy implications Moderator: Upton…
Learn the fundamentals of LinkedIn, the social network for professionals! In this workshop, you will dive into the tools and services. About this event Learn the fundamentals of LinkedIn, the social network…
Personal branding and networking done right can set you apart. About this event Learn the how and why of Personal Branding to set you apart from others on social media platforms and how to establish…
Need to learn how to market your business? Learn how to navigate Canva through this workshop! About this event Do you want to learn tips and tricks to help expand your marketing skills? Learn how to create…
Build your creative confidence and learn how to innovate using a proven Design Thinking process! About this event Change your mindset - about challenges and problem solving - and about creating something…
DR. LISA PORTER , Core Principal Researcher Dr. Lisa Porter is the Executive Director of WE-SPARK Health Institute and a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Windsor.…
CANVax and Immunize Canada Host Webinar CANVax and Immunize Canada are hosting a webinar on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on routine immunization programs. Thursday, September 23, 2021, from…
CanCOVID Workshop Therapeutic Advances in the Treatment of COVID-19 Moderator: Peter Jüni, MD, FESC, Network Scientific Advisor, CanCOVID, Scientific Director, Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table,…
Interacting with consumers on social media is an important marketing strategy for small businesses. Using social media helps you build brand About this event Interacting with consumers on social media…
Navigating the Pandemic's Most Difficult Decisions: Science, Policy, and Ethics Speaker: Dr. Maxwell J. Smith, Bioethicist and Assistant Professor – Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University,…
Do you have an idea and you want to start your own small business, but you aren’t sure where to start? About this event Find out how to register your business, different business structures, what…
CanCOVID Speaker Series Understanding COVID-19 risk, vaccine confidence, and immunogenicity in the South Asian population in Canada Speaker: Dr. Sonia Anand, Canada Research Chair in Ethnic Diversity…
Course Overview The 2021 Boot Camp will explore the impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has in the evolving healthcare environment to improve the care of all patients and families in an equitable…
Hosted by KT Canada with guest speaker Marie-Claude Tremblay. Learning objectives: At the end of this presentation the audience will be able to: 1. Understand what integrated knowledge translation (IKT)…
The Ontario Modelling Consensus Table - An Overview of Methods and Current Projections Speaker: Dr. Beate Sander, Canada Research Chair in Economics of Infectious Diseases, Scientist and Director –…
On the first Wednesday of every month join WE-SPARK's Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Adriana, for a 30-minute casual conversation on KT. This space will allow us to share ideas, brainstorm,…
Hosted by University of Windsor's Office of Research and Innovation Services. Writing effective EDI statements workshop – EDI statements are now required for Tri-Agency funding applications but…
This workshop is the the second entry of our "REDCap Training Series". REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure, web-based application for building and managing online surveys…
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On the first Wednesday of every month join WE-SPARK's Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Adriana, for a 30-minute casual conversation on KT. This space will allow us to share ideas, brainstorm,…
Hosted by St. Clair College Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre. Alysha has 3.5 years of industry experience in her role at Catalent, focusing on the formulation and development of softgel products for multiple…
Hosted by St. Clair College Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre. Have an idea, and want to start your own small business in Ontario Canada, but you aren’t sure where to start? Find out how to register your…
A Guide to Vaccine Hesitancy Conversations: Building Confidence in Primary Care Speakers: Myles Leslie, PhD, Associate Director of Research, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary Raad Fadaak,…
Hosted by the University of Windsor's Center for Teaching and Learning. Instructor: Jamie Kechego Indigenization of curriculum requires much more than adding Indigenous content. In an education system…
Hosted by St. Clair College Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre. Social media is an invaluable tool for today’s business, whether you are just starting out or have been established for years. Not understanding…
Hosted by St. Clair College Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre Do you want to learn tips and tricks to help expand your marketing skills? Learn how to create logos, build social media graphics, banners,…
Hosted by the University of Windsor's Center for Teaching and Learning. Instructor: Joe Pitawanakwat Understanding Awaadiziwin (knowledge/culture) and its role in achieving Bimaadiziwin (life). In…
Are you a new start up? A small business looking to refocus or pivot? The Lean Model Canvas could be for you. A single page that visually breaks down your entire business plan into a one page document…
Hosted by St. Clair College Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre In this workshop, we will walk through an ideal presentation format as well as walk through the unique requirements of an investor pitch. You…
CanCOVID Speaker Series SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence in Vancouver District Schools Dr. Pascal Lavoie, Neonatologist, BC Women's Hospital, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University…
Sina Bahram of Prime Access Consulting will be joining the Center on KTDRR to provide insight and guidance on applying inclusive design principles to the use of social media for research and knowledge…
Hosted by St. Clair College Genesis Centre for Entrepreneurship Interested in learning more about Pitch Decks? Join our workshop! This workshop will examine the basics for developing your verbal pitch…
Hosted by St. Clair College's Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre: As the saying goes, you only have one chance to make a great first impression! Your website home page is often the first interaction…
Hosted by University of Windsor's Office of Research and Innovation Services. What do researchers need to know about making their lab accessible to all research personnel? Get an overview about what…
Hosted by the University of Windsor's Center for Teaching and Learning. For too long, Canadian society has been rooted in colonial approaches and Euro-centrism, creating negative impacts on Indigenous…
On the first Wednesday of every month join WE-SPARK's Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Adriana, for a 30-minute casual conversation on KT. This space will allow us to share ideas, brainstorm,…
Hosted by the University of Windsor's Center for Teaching and Learning. Instructor: Alicia Charlebois, Jaimie Kechego, and Kathryn Pasquach Part of a series of 4 selected Indigenous Relationship…
Join the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies (CADTH), on Tuesday July 6, 2021, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT, as an expert panel will provide an update and answer questions on COVID-19 vaccines…
CanCOVID Speaker Series Increased use of birth interventions in response to COVID-19. Findings from a Canada-wide qualitative study. Dr. Kathleen Rice, Canada Research Chair in the Medical Anthropology…
6th Annual Patients Redefining the Future of Health Care in Canada presents... Social Determinants of Health: Key Concepts and Practical Considerations A panel discussion with Equity-Mobilizing Partnerships…
CanCOVID Speaker Series The Public Health Response in Nova Scotia Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Department of Health and Wellness, Province of Nova Scotia Tuesday, June 22nd,…
The online event is presented by the Windsor University Faculty Association’s Status of Women, Diversity, and Equity Action Committee and the UWindsor Office of Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility…
Brain tumours and their treatment impact people’s functioning in various and complex ways. Although traditional rehabilitation programs are effective and gains are comparable to other populations, we…
Continuing the Multicultural Council's mission of creating a welcoming community for all, the MCC is proud to introduce ‘Heritage@Home', an online community event in recognition of National…
Hosted by University of Windsor's Office of Research and Innovation. Learn how and why sex and gender must be considered in your research. The workshop will begin with a short guide on sex and gender…
Title: What IS and What IS NOT IgG4-Related Disease Presented by: Dr. Andreu Fernandez-Codina, MC, MSc, Phd Date: June 16, 2021 5:00pm Objectives: 1. To learn about the most important epidemiological…
What We Heard: Indigenous Peoples and COVID Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto Tuesday, June 15th, 2021, 4:00 - 4:30pm EDT The impact of COVID-19…
Schulich Department of Oncology and the Center for Translational Cancer Research is hosting its 17th Annual Oncology Research and Education 'Day'. Oncology Research and Education Day brings together…
Join the University of Windsor's Faculty of Science virtually on June 10 at 7:00 pm for the first Science LEADS the Way Alumni Event. Featuring Guest Speakers from the Faculty of Science: Dr. Lisa…
Starting June 7th, 2021 and continuing through June 9th, 11th, 14th, 15th, and 17th, the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada's virtual conference program will explore resilience through informative…
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Special Workshop Announcement Please join us on Thursday, June 3rd from 4pm – 5:30pm EDT for the second part of our vaccine discussion. Topics will include, vaccine effectiveness against variants,…
On the first Wednesday of every month join WE-SPARK's Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Adriana Baggio, for a 30-minute casual conversation on KT. This space will allow us to share ideas, brainstorm,…
We are an open science network of active researchers, academics, patient partners, decision-makers, and industry partners dedicated to rapidly mobilizing and sharing knowledge to help inform Canada’s…
Hosted by JBI. Knowledge translation plays a critical role in evidence-based healthcare and improving health outcomes. Dr Straus will discuss how to approach sustainability of Knowledge Translation interventions…
Part of the Knowledge Translation Workshop Series, the KT 101 Workshop provided the 73 participants with an introduction to the concepts of knowledge translation, tools to add to their KT toolkit, and…
Managing the Infodemic for Public Health: A Call to Action for an Evidence-Based Approach Dr. Christine Czerniak, Technical Lead for Infodemic Management at WHO Thursday, May 27, 2021, 12:00 - 12:30pm…
Join the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada on Saturday, May 15th at 11am EST for their 2021 Virtual Brain Tumour Research Symposium. This year's symposium will be honested online via Zoom, with a…
On May 13th, 2021, the Youth Advisory Council at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare will be hosting Wellness Through Grace; A free virtual event for Grade 10 students across Windsor-Essex County. Created…
CanCOVID Speaker Series Improving Public Confidence in Science: Plain Language Summaries for COVID-19 Recommendations & Contextualization, RecMap Dr. Holger Schünemann, Director of Cochrane Canada,…
A well-developed knowledge translation (KT) plan is often a proposal requirement for health research funding agencies in Canada and abroad. In addition, various sectors are demonstrating greater attention…
Hosted by the University of Windsor's Office of Research and Innovation Services, learn why a diverse team that includes members of equity-seeking groups drives more innovative research and improves…
Please join us on Thursday, May 6th from 4pm – 5:30pm EDT, as we discuss the impact of Canada's COVID-19 response strategy on employment, poverty, the financial sector, housing markets, and the…
CanCOVID Speaker Series CIHR’s COVID-19 & Mental Health Research Initiative: Supporting the Mental Health & Substance Use Responses to COVID-19 Dr. Samuel Weiss, Scientific Director, CIHR Institute…
WE-SPARK is excited to present 'WE-SPARK After Dark', our first virtual networking event! This event was designed to provide our members the opportunity to connect and get to know the research…
Dr. Marc-André Langlois, Executive Director of the CIHR Coronavirus Variants Rapid Response Network (CoVaRR-Net), Canadian Institutes of Health Research Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 4:00 - 4:30pm EDT …
Dr. Kevin Pottie, Professor Family Medicine and Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Bruyère Research Institute, Institut du Savior Montfort, University of Ottawa Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 4:00 - 4:30pm…
This workshop is hosted by Leddy Library. Do you want to create your own web map? ArcGIS Online is a web-based mapping platform that allows you to create interactive maps and applications and share…
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Special Workshop Announcement Please join us on Thursday, April 8th from 4pm – 5:30pm EDT as we discuss the key features, regulatory process, health guidance, and surveillance of the COVID-19…
This workshop is hosted by Leddy Library. Have you heard the term "GIS" and wondered what it was all about? Geographic information systems (GIS) has provided a powerful platform to turn geographic…
Members of the Windsor-Essex community had an opportunity to test their health knowledge and skills-busting myths about cancer during our “Don’t be Fooled” trivia night. The graduate student-led…
On March 31, the Ontario Rising Stars in Cancer Research Network is proud to host three trainees from University of Windsor for back-to-back talks on their recent research achievements. Meet the speakers:…
Systemic Risk Management: COVID Post-Mortems & Preparing for a Future Pandemic Dr. Frank Milne, BMO Professor of Economics and Finance, M.A. Placement Officer, Queen’s University Tuesday, March 30,…
There are more than half a million Canadians currently living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia. By 2031, that number is expected to rise to close to a million.…
Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor branch and Windsor-Essex Compassion Care Community are hosting "The Importance of Being Connected", a workshop about loneliness, social supports…
On Behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada: Please join us on Thursday, March 25, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon Eastern Time, for a special PHACtually Speaking seminar with experts from the CanCOVID…
Please join us for the OICR Translational Research Conference on March 25 and 26, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This virtual conference will bring together Ontario’s cancer research community to spark…
Hosted by the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health. Regsiter for the event using this link.
Dr. Emily Gard Marshall, Associate Professor, Dalhousie Department of Family Medicine Primary Care Research Unit, cross-appointed in Psychiatry, Associate Research Scholar, Healthy Populations Institute,…
This workshop is hosted by Leddy Library. SAS is a powerful statistical package that runs on many platforms including Windsor and Unix. This class is designed for people who are just getting started using…
Hosted by: Windsor Law Cities and Climate Action Forum (CCAF) The federal government recently released its new federal climate action plan reaffirming its commitment to reaching net zero emissions…
Hosted by the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine. This series starts on March 18, 2021 and will run for 10 sessions over 4 months. Each session will be held on Thursdays bi-weekly from 2pm-4pm…
A Virtual ScaleHealth + MedHealth Roundtable About this Event Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88079089601 Meeting ID: 880 7908 9601 The health of our community is a top priority. In light…
Dr. Colleen Norris, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 4:00 - 4:30pm EST Among the many unknowns regarding COVID-19, is the way in which sex and gender affect…
CanCOVID Partner Special Event On Behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada: Please join us on Thursday, March 11, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon Eastern Time, for a special PHACtually Speaking…
This workshop will focus on using Qualtrics, a powerful cloud-based survey distribution tool available to you through ITS at UWindsor. This webinar provides an overview of Qualtrics and covers: survey…
Hosted by the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health. Register for the event using this link.
Join the Ontario Research and Commercialization Alliance as they celebrate International Women’s Day by welcoming speakers and panel members to share their knowledge and expertise on how we can incorporate…
REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure, web-based application for building and managing online surveys and databases, used around the world to support research projects. WE-Spark Health…
Dr. Mel Krajden, Medical Director, BC Centre for Disease Control Public Health Laboratory, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia. Dr. Mel Krajden is currently…
What are the mental health implications of COVID-19 for Canadians? Join us for an interactive session with Canadian scientists investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects of mental…
Registration is now open for HDGH’s 2021 VIRTUAL Geriatric Conference. The 8th Annual Geriatric Conference will be a half-day zoom event held on Saturday, February 27th from 8 am – 12 noon exploring…
Locating secondary data sources on specific research topics can be an overwhelming process as data can often be difficult to locate. Learn about different types of datasets (aggregate times series, microdata,…
This event is hosted by the Joint Centre for Bioethics at the University of Toronto. Early phase cancer clinical trials (CTs) require special attention to informed consent procedures in order to ensure…
This event is hosted by the National Research Council Canada. Dr. Suzanne Archie, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University and Clinical…
Hosted by the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health. Both the direct impacts of COVID-19 and the indirect effects from public health measures have demonstrated the interconnectedness…
Presented by Dr. Ivy Bourgeault, uOttawa Chair in Gender, Diversity & the Professions, Lead of the Canadian Health Workforce Network Burnout was already far too common in the healthcare workforce before…
Join the Hepatitis C Treatment and Support team to learn more about how their program can support clients in treating their hepatitis C or those who are at risk of acquiring the virus. Also learn more…
During this public, student-led Facebook Live event, our expert panel of researchers and healthcare professionals answered questions about the new COVID-19 vaccines. Panelists included: Dr Wajid Ahmed,…
This workshop is hosted by Leddy Library. It will focus on a powerful graphics language for producing complex plots from data in a data frame using the R programming language. Based on a Grammar of Graphics…
What has been the role of Canada’s supply chain capacity in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic? Dr. Anne Snowdon is a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, and Scientific Director and CEO of…
Hosted by the National Research Council Canada, the Canadian Black Scientists Network will talk about who they are, what they do, and the importance of representation, collaboration and sponsorship. Register…
This workshop is hosted by Leddy Library. It will introduce some fundamental topics in regression analysis using R. It will begin with a brief overview of R environment and the simple and multiple regression…
This workshop is hosted by Leddy Library. The Canadian Census is among one of the most important datasets providing information about Canadian population by their demographic, social and economic characteristics.…
R is an open-source, widely used, and increasingly popular tool for statistical analysis, text mining, geospatial…
Dr. Charu Kaushic, Professor, Immunology Research Center McMaster University, Member of the Canadian Immunity Task Force, and Scientific Director of CIHR’s Institute of Infection and Immunity Tuesday,…
The Centre for Translational Cancer Research Presents the 2nd Annual Immuno-Oncology Symposium Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - 9:00 to 15:30 EST (Virtual) For more information and to register, please click…
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This workshop is hosted by Leddy Library. Managing research data is a critical part of the research process. Data management planning from the outset can save you valuable time as your project progresses…
Our Infographic Workshop provided the 150 participants with a step-by-step process for creating infographics. Attendees joined us from ove I want to update the Ask The Expert photo on the cancer page…
Leaders of Canada’s COVID-19 Vaccine, Immunity, Testing and Therapeutics Task Forces Convene for Dialogue on our Current State Thursday January 28th, 2021, 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST Join us for an interactive…
Event Information Join WISE from McMaster University for a panel discussion of the impacts of COVID-19 on early career researchers, including Assistant Professors, CLAs and post-docs. About this Event…
Join us for an engaging discussion with two members of the Chief Scientist’s Youth Council: Farah Qaiser and Justine Ammendola. Farah Qaiser is a genomics researcher and science communicator. In this…
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) COVID-19 Intervention Scan and Interactive Timeline helps stakeholders understand the measures that aim to reduce infection rates, improve outcomes…
The Infectious Disease Working Group is proud to present "A Vaccine Recovery". This panel discussion will look to focus on COVID-19 vaccination including vaccine contenders, distribution…
Holger Schünemann, MD PhD FRCPC is the director of Cochrane Canada, co-director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases, Research Methods, and Recommendations, and professor of clinical…
Dr. Astrid Guttmann, senior scientist at ICES, and clinician-scientist at the SickKids Research Institute December 8, 2020, 4:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern Dr. Guttmann is a senior scientist at ICES and clinician-scientist…
ICCovid 2020™ will be held on December 7-9, 2020 in San Francisco. ICCovid 2020 is a leading forum in research and drug developmen for the prevention and treatment of Covid-19. The Congress will highlight…
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Part of coping with this new virus is finding new ways to treat and prevent it. Dr. Wassim Saad, Windsor Regional Hospital Chief of Staff and University of Windsor Professor and Executive Director Dr.…
Chandra Pasma, Elaine McCartney, and Emily Bodechon have all experienced COVID symptoms for months and are interested in sharing the patient's experience of Long COVID. December 1, 2020, 4:00pm -…
CanCOVID Speaker Series What the Research Says on Pregnancy and COVID Dr. Deborah Money is a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UBC and an active clinician and researcher in…
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November 17, 2020, 4:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern Dr. Grossmann is an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Wisdom and Culture Lab at the University of Waterloo. His work examines the impact…
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Dr. Douglas Hanahan is the Director of the Swiss Institute of Experimental Cancer Research of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and has been named a Distinguised Scholar by the Lausanne Branch…
Dr. Kumanan Wilson, physician-scientist at the Ottawa Hospital and Bruyere Research Institute and Professor at the University of Ottawa, and his innovative work led to the creation of mobile Canada’s…
Emily Seto, Assistant Professor, IHPME and UofT, Research Scientist, eHealth Innovation and TECHNA Institute November 3, 2020, 4:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern Emily Seto is an Assistant Professor of Health…
Dr. Jim Dunn is a professor & chair of the Department of Health, Aging & Society at McMaster University, where he is also a chair in Urban Health Equity and director of the McMaster Institute for Health…
Canadian Wastewater Surveillance: Where Are We Now? Dr. Steve Hrudey, Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta October 20, 2020, 4:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern Wastewater-based epidemiology is a promising public…
Rapid and secure sharing of research data is critical to an effective response to the pandemic. This summer, the Research Data Alliance published the RDA COVID-19 Recommendations and Guidelines on data…
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Science research produces evidence, in forms both quantitative and qualitative, ranging from simple to complex. How do you integrate information from so many different sources into informed policy that…
CanCOVID Speaker Series Modelling COVID-19's Surgical Backlog in Ontario October 6, 2020, 4:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern Dr. Jonathan Irish, Provincial Head of the Surgical Oncology Program at the Ontario…
Why do scientists and policymakers have responses to problems that are inconsistent with evidence of effectiveness, even when a premium is placed on science guiding policy? What can we do to mitigate…
Food insecurity – the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints – is a serious public health problem in Canada, and the economic fallout of COVID-19 has made it worse. Dr.…
At “Where the Rubber Meets the Road” a mix of industry professionals, academic researchers, and ExploreIP will brief us on their latest COVID-related innovations. This event concludes with a matchmaking…
Tuesday July 14, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm TheCovidGuide.com is a web site housing an e-book, blog, and game dedicated to enabling a more informed and resourceful citizenry in grappling with the challenges caused…
Tuesday, July 7: 4pm-4:30pm ET Dr. Peter Liu, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s chief scientific officer and vice president of research, explains the underlying science behind COVID-19 –…
This brain-storming event was created to connect health researchers with students to share ideas on how to provide students with meaningful research experiences during a pandemic. Great tools were developed…
The Windsor Law Centre for Cities, with the generous support of sponsors including the Canadian Urban Institute, Canadian Urban Institute, the University of Windsor School of Creative Arts, the City of…
What are some strategies for securing funding from CIHR, SSHRC, NSERC, and their shared New Frontiers in Research Fund? How do the agencies compare in terms of research funded, and application content…
Departmental Science Advisor for Health, Dr. Cara Tannenbaum will interview Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC Public Health Officer on lessons she can share from her experience containing COVID in British Columbia…
Dr. Emily Jenkins, Assistant Professor in the UBC School of Nursing, is currently leading a multi-wave national survey study in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association and the UK-based…
The Ontario Cell Biology Symposium will take place from June 1-5 with on line talks running between 11:30-1:30. There will be discussion rooms opened up after the talk sessions for questions and discussions.…
Dr. Samira Mubareka is a clinician-scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute and the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. The Mubareka lab had already been…
Leveraging COVID19 data at ICES to support research and the health system response in Ontario CEO of ICES, Michael Schull, provides an overview of the roles ICES has been playing to support research and…
May 21-23, 2020 - Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, Niagara Falls Canada Click Here for More Information or to register We are pleased to host the 2020 Indigenous Health Conference (IHC) in Niagara Falls.…
The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS) and the [U.S.] National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) are jointly hosting the [free] Webinar "Learning from COVID-19 Data in…
The Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex County is proud to present A Night of Wellness for Women on March 26th, 2020. Learn More and Register
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Cancer Education Days are held twice a year for primary care providers to keep them connected to the latest information and research on cancer care. For presentations and more information, please visit…
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Cancer Education Days are held twice a year for primary care providers to keep them connected to the latest information and research on cancer care. For presentations and more information, please visit…
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On Saturday, November 17, 2018, the Windsor Cancer Research Group (WCRG) hosted its 4th Biennial International Cancer Research Conference at Caesars Windsor. The conference was attended by over 150…
Since 2017, WCRG participates each year in the Let’s Talk Cancer Symposium hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society’s Windsor RIOT Team. The event is a series of full-day symposia for secondary students…
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Cancer Education Days are held twice a year for primary care providers to keep them connected to the latest information and research on cancer care. For presentations and more information, please visit…
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Cancer Education Days are held twice a year for primary care providers to keep them connected to the latest information and research on cancer care. For presentations and more information, please visit…
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Research is often the main component behind a cancer patient’s hope. Understanding the importance of research in finding cures to the many different types of cancer, improving treatments,…
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Cancer Education Days are held twice a year for primary care providers to keep them connected to the latest information and research on cancer care. For presentations and more information, please visit…
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To learn more about these events, please visit our Think Tank webpage!
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On Saturday, November 19, 2016, the Windsor Cancer Research Group (WCRG) hosted its 3rd Biennial International Cancer Research Conference at Caesars Windsor. The conference was attended by over 150 scientists,…
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On Saturday, November 22, 2014, the Windsor Cancer Research Group (WCRG) hosted its 2nd Biennial International Cancer Research Conference at Caesars Windsor. The conference was attended by over 130…
On Saturday, November 17, 2012, WCRG hosted its first biennial research conference “Bridging Research and Hope”. The conference was attended by 100 research scientists, clinicians, nurses, administrators,…
